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Is a tongue punch biopsy as painful as an incisional biopsy?does it cause tongue swelling and difficulty speaking and eating?and is it helpful in diagnosis?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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The same: A punch biopsy and an incisional biopsy are two ways to take out similar type of tissue. There should be no specific difference from either procedure. You may have a few days of swelling and or difficulty speaking and eating. Similar to like biting your tongue.

Answered 10/31/2019

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A member asked:

Is a tongue punch biopsy as painful as an incisional biopsy?does it cause tongue swelling and difficulty speaking and eating?and is it helpful in diagnosis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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